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Pentax Optio A30 – A compact digital camera in PENTAX’s top class, with 10.0 effective megapixels and enhanced anti-shake functions, making high-quality images possible.
PENTAX Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new PENTAX Optio A30 a
compact digital camera featuring 10.0 effective megapixels, enabling for photography of fine,
high-quality images. The Optio A30, which is a camera in PENTAX’s top class, also has
enhanced anti-shake functions.
Major Features –
1. High-quality images
The Optio A30 achieves one of the highest image qualities as a compact digital camera, thanks to features such as 10.0 effective megapixels that enable for high-resolution images, a 1/1.8-inch CCD with a wide light-sensitive are for superior tone reproduction, an sms PENTAX zoom lens, renowned for its high-resolving power, an image processing engine that makes a rich color reproduction possible, and three different types of anti-shake functions.
2. Enhancement of anti-shake functions
(1) SR (Shake Reduction)
The Shake detection accuracy of the Optio A30 has been further enhanced, by incorporating a
new, high-accuracy gyro sensor and a control algorithm used for shake correction technology in
our digital SLR cameras into the shake reduction mechanism, which consists of a shifting CCD
system developed exclusively by PENTAX. When photographing still images, highly corrective
effects, equivalent to shutter speeds approximately 2.5 to 3.5 steps can be achieved.
(2) Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
The Digital SR mode automatically changes sensitivity according to the brightness of the subject, and effectively reduces camera shakes and subject. For the Optio A30, the maximum sensitivity has been improved to ISO 3200. With faster shutter speeds, photography with reduced blurring is now possible.
(3) Movie SR (Shake Reduction)
An electronic shake reduction function exclusively for capturing movies, which effectively
corrects distortions in images due to camera shake through software.
3. New LCD monitor that is bright and easily viewable The Optio A30 is newly equipped with a high-intensity LCD monitor with an LCD booster function that makes it possible to improve the brightness of the screen as necessary. The monitor is now even easier to view outdoors, where there is strong sunlight. With a 2.5-inch screen size and a high resolution of 232,000 pixels, it is easy to confirm picture compositions and the focus.
Due to its wide viewing angle, the screen can also be easily viewed, since there is little change in brightness and colors even when looking at the monitor diagonally.
4. “Face Recognition AF & AE” function that is convenient when photographing people
The Optio A30 is equipped with a “Face Recognition AF & AE” function that automatically
detects and focuses on faces, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame. In
addition, optimal exposure settings are automatically conducted so that the areas with faces are not darkened even if there is backlighting.
5. Swift operation speeds
Various operation speeds for photography and playback have been increased, making it possible
to use the camera more swiftly. In addition to a 0.02-second release time lag, the time it takes for the camera to focus and to start up has been speeded up.
6. “Intelligent zoom” function
The Optio A30 is newly equipped with an “intelligent zoom” function, which is an evolved form
of digital zoom, enabling for images to be magnified even larger and stored, all while
maintaining the image quality of optical zoom.
7. Video recording function enabling high-quality recording for long periods of time
The Optio A30 smoothly captures movies at 30 fps (frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480
pixels with image quality rivalling camcorders. Since it employs the DivX® (MPEG-4
compliant) movie format, the Optio A30 can record longer, high-quality movies.
8. A wide range of exposure setting modes
In programmed Exposure mode, the camera automatically determines the shutter speed and
aperture. The camera also includes “Shutter-Priority AE” mode and “Manual Exposure” mode,
which the user can set freely depending on the effect they are aiming to achieve.
9. Compact and lightweight body
Despite incorporating a large CCD, the SR system and 3X optical zoom lens with a focal range
covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format, we managed to create a slimmer and lighter body by using our unique Sliding Lens System together with highdensity mounting technology.
10. Other Features
(1) Auto-tracking AF continuously focusing on a moving subject.
(2) Compatible with new SDHC memory cards, in addition to conventional SD memory cards.
(3) Mode Palette provides quick access to 15 shooting modes and 15 playback modes.
(4) A “Green button” that enables you to assign functions that are frequently used, and recall
them in just one touch.
(5) Approximately 22MB of built-in memory.
(6) Calendar Display function allows image retrieval based on the capture date.
(7) Easy searching and organizing of images on a PC using the Data Folder function.
(8) FotoNation’s red-eye correction function for correcting red eye after shooting, which occurs
easily when photographing with flash.
(9) Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX image viewer/image management software.
(10) Supports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching III. |
